Dodgy Foreign Vessels Pose Risk to Reef

The Great Barrier Reef was at risk from oil spill yesterday after a Flag of Convenience (FOC) vessel got into strife, reigniting calls for higher scrutiny of ships trading in Australian waters.

The Australian Maritime and Safety Authority (AMSA) reported that Antigua & Barbuda-flagged vessel, Thor Commander, had damaged its main engine and was drifting uncontrollably around the reef off the central Queensland coast.